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Teaching Assistant Professor Employer USC Dept of Civil & Environmental Engineering Location Columbia, South Carolina Salary To commensurate with qualifications Closing date Dec 1, 2026 View more categories View less categories Specialty Transportation Engineering Position Type Faculty / Professor Organization Type Academia Apply on website Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Carolina in Columbia is seeking qualified applicants for one full-time 11 - month, non-tenure, professional track faculty position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor in transportation engineering. Transportation engineering supports the department's focus on intelligent and sustainable infrastructure through the planning, design, operation, and management of transportation systems. We seek candidates whose expertise align with this vision. The position is located in Columbia, South Carolina, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the department's undergraduate and graduate programs in transportation engineering. Duties of this position are to (1) teach introductory level and advanced level courses in transportation engineering, which may include introduction to transportation engineering; transportation systems planning; traffic engineering and operations; highway design; transportation systems analysis; and courses focused on multimodal transportation, safety, freight, and transportation data/technology; (2) support transportation-specific laboratories, field experiences, and student engagement with transportation agencies and industries; (3) contribute to and shape the transportation engineering curriculum through the integration of emerging transportation technologies and data-driven methods, development of new and innovative courses, and continuous improvement through assessment of student learning outcomes and contributions to ABET accreditation activities; (4) engage in professional development and teaching-related scholarship; and (5) participate in appropriate department and college level service. The successful candidate may also teach foundational civil and environmental engineering courses according to departmental needs. The University of South Carolina is designated as a "high research activity" university by the Carnegie Foundation. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering supports nationally competitive research and maintains state-of-the-art facilities in structural, geotechnical, water resources, environmental, transportation, and railway engineering. Review of applications will begin in December 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should apply online at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213570 with: (1) A cover letter indicating main areas of expertise, (2) A curriculum vitae, (3) A statement of teaching philosophy, and (4) Names and contact information of at least three references. Required Educational Experience Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in civil engineering or a closely related field, have expertise in transportation engineering, and a demonstrated record of, or strong potential for, effective teaching. Relevant areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, traffic operations and safety, transportation systems planning, multimodal mobility, freight transportation, connected and automated vehicles, and resilient transportation infrastructure. Preferred Qualifications Successful candidates should have (1) professional engineering licensure or progress toward licensure; (2) relevant professional experience in transportation engineering practice, government agencies, consulting, or industry; (3) record of developing engaging, student-centered instruction using active learning, field-based experiences, laboratory activities, simulation tools, and emerging transportation technologies; and (4) strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law." Questions about the departmental search may be directed to: Professor Charles Pierce, PIERCEC@cec.sc.edu,

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+1-803 777-3614 Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in civil engineering or a closely related field, have expertise in transportation engineering, and a demonstrated record of, or strong potential for, effective teaching. Relevant areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, traffic operations and safety, transportation systems planning, multimodal mobility, freight transportation, connected and automated vehicles, and resilient transportation infrastructure. Successful candidates should have (1) professional engineering licensure or progress toward licensure; (2) relevant professional experience in transportation engineering practice, government agencies, consulting, or industry; (3) record of developing engaging, student-centered instruction using active learning, field-based experiences, laboratory activities, simulation tools, and emerging transportation technologies; and (4) strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Review of applications will begin in December 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should apply online at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213570 with: (1) A cover letter indicating main areas of expertise, (2) A curriculum vitae, (3) A statement of teaching philosophy, and (4) Names and contact information of at least three references. Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. Quicklink for

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https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213570 The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Apply on website Send job Apply on website Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.